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Alamang, a Typical Weapon of South Sulawesi
Indonesia has a variety of cultures spread throughout the country. One of the most interesting area with a rich culture is Sulawesi, including the South Sulawesi. The province, with its capital in Makassar,…
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North Borneo Mandau
North Borneo Mandau has its own characteristic that makes it different from any sword from other parts of Borneo. It can be seen from the blade and the Kumpang (the sheath). The making…
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Parang Banten and the Palm Trees Farmer
Parang or cleaver is a small sword that is mostly used as a working equipment. In Banten, there is a traditional cleaver that is used mostly by the palm trees farmer. It’s called…
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Kabeala – Traditional Weapon from East Nusa Tenggara
Kabeala is a one-sided traditional sword from East Nusa Tenggara. This weapon is usually carried by slipping it in man’s belt. With a shape that looks very similar to Golok, another traditional weapon…
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West Borneo Mandau, a Legacy of West Borneo
West Borneo Mandau is a traditional sword from West Borneo. But, unlike other weapons which is used by one person, this sword is used from one generation to the other. It’s a legacy…
